Magical realism is just not for me. The story is beautifully written, but fantastical and nonsensical all at the same time. The absurdity kept me from investing in any character. Cycles of repeated mistakes passed down through generations coupled with the same names really made it hard to follow. Consistent themes of sexual deviancy, aimless living, and despair.  

Three stars given the literary merit and ingenuity, but I seriously disliked the book.